Douglas Jerrold : 1803-1857 / Michael Slater.
Douglas Jerrold : 1803-1857 / Michael Slater.
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Publisher
London : Duckworth, 2002.
Date
2002.
Call Numbers
N828.809/26
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Language
English
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Physical content
xii, 340 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents
Overture: The Passing of a Literary Hero -- 1. Strolling Players and 'Theatres Rural' 1803-1813 -- 2. In Nelson's Navy 1813-1815 -- 3. Beginning the World 1816-1827 -- 4. 'The Sorry Shakespeare' 1828-1830 -- 5. The Brownrigg Years (1): Dramas 1831-1841 -- 6. The Brownrigg Years (2): Journalism 1831-...
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Publisher
London : Duckworth, 2002.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2002.
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Summary
"Douglas Jerrold, close friend of Charles Dickens and literary sparring partner of Thackeray, leading light of satirical weekly Punch and indefatigable campaigner against social and political oppression, militarism and capital punishment, died in 1857 at the height of his fame. Thackeray and Dickens both acted as pallbearers at his funeral." "Drawi...
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Douglas Jerrold : 1803-1857 / Michael Slater.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 319-325) and index.
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Call Numbers
N828.809/26
Record Identifier
74VveObEpGGO
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VveObEpGGO
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ISBN
0715628240
9780715628249
DDC
822.8
828.809
MMS ID
991017036869702626
